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John Cook Obituary
Born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 14, 1946, he was the son of Francis and Madeline Kennelly Cook.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served two tours as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy.
He was a tube still operator at Penreco for 36½ years.
John was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, where he served on the Parish Council.
He was a past president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of Chicora American Legion Post 642 and he served on the Oakland Township Planning Commission.
An avid history buff, he was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and served as a genealogist for the organization. He also represented the SAR in presentations to area ROTC classes.
John believed in helping others and spent his retirement years dedicated to that mission. He loved his family and his faith, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Carlene F. Holley Cook, whom he married July 19, 1968; two daughters, Lenora Karenbauer and her husband, Dave, of East Butler, and Melissa Rearick and her husband, David, of Butler; two grandchildren, Madeline Holly Karenbauer and Colton Cook Rearick; and a number of nieces and nephews.
COOK - Friends of John Michael Cook, who died Sunday, June 11, 2023, will be received at the MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
The Knights of Columbus will lead the praying of the Rosary at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 St. Wendelin Road, Butler, with the Rev. Matt McClain officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Wendelin's Cemetery.
Military honors will be accorded at the church by the Chicora and Brady's Bend American Legion.
The family requests memorial donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 146 N. Monroe St., Butler, PA 16001.
Please sign the guest book at butlereagle.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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SVDP Butler
June 14, 2023
Charlene and family, so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by all. He did so much for us employees at SVdP. We will always remember him for his kind heart and always looking for ways to show how much he cared for our store and its employees.
John, Amy, Tyler and Robbie Young
June 13, 2023
Mrs. Cook, Lenora and the rest of your family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are very grateful for Mr. Cook giving Robbie his first job. Every week Robbie looked forward to his phone call asking if Robbie had time to come down and do some weed eating. Robbie loved helping Mr. Cook with anything he needed and he is going to sorely miss him. He says he is very grateful to have gotten to know Mr. Cook. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nadine and Jim Neff
June 13, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to the Cook family. Election Day can become a really long day, but John´s sense of humor helped everyone enjoy the day. We appreciate his service to God and Country. He was an amazing representative of the best of the best.
Donna Scherer
June 13, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to family & friends! My husband,Herm, had rode to work,Penreco, together for awhile!! Get guy!!
Deb Young
June 13, 2023
My deepest sympathy to you, Carlene, and your family at this time. John was a wonderful man.
wilda stroup and pearl walker
June 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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